Strider Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, paul carruthers said: I got a couple of emails alerting me that Pete Alonso won the HR Derby--congrats, I guess... 😏 Your Met beat elk's and Rick's Oriole…so you got something to crow about, at least. And if you thought the Home Run Derby was bad, you should have seen the DEBACLE that was the 'Celebrity All-Star' Softball game. I put celebrity all-star in quotes because there were only a few that I actually recognized. Jennie Finch. Steve Aoki. DK Metcalf. DK Metcalf actually was struck out by some rapper from Migos. Some of the worst play in a celebrity softball game I have ever seen. The softball team from "Happy Days" or "Seinfeld" would have destroyed these bums. Yesterday's game made the old "Battle of the Network Stars" look like Olympic-caliber athletes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, paul carruthers said: I got a couple of emails alerting me that Pete Alonso won the HR Derby--congrats, I guess... 😏 Yes Paul - once again, the Mets take out the Os. Some things never change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) And Sean, I thought the Derby was fun. I grabbed the remote as soon as the "celebrity" softball game started, though. What a waste of time. Edited July 13, 2021 by ebk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I was just thinking, it's kind of a drag that the Mets won't see LA or San Fran until the middle of August... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/23/sports/baseball/cleveland-guardians.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOsbourne Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, paul carruthers said: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/23/sports/baseball/cleveland-guardians.html What a stupid name. They're really going to have reservations about that one. Of course, Cleveland's World Series history is a trail of tears, so it probably doesn't matter. (See what I'm doing here?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, JohnOsbourne said: What a stupid name. They're really going to have reservations about that one. Of course, Cleveland's World Series history is a trail of tears, so it probably doesn't matter. (See what I'm doing here?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Bravo to the Mets for next week, when they bring back the Black jerseys... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Realistically, I wasn't expecting the Mets to land Scherzer, but since he's going to the Dodgers I guess many will punch their ticket to late October again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 hours ago, paul carruthers said: Realistically, I wasn't expecting the Mets to land Scherzer, but since he's going to the Dodgers I guess many will punch their ticket to late October again.... Not excited about Baez? I have no opinion on this, just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, ebk said: Not excited about Baez? I have no opinion on this, just wondering. I like what I've seen of Baez on the late night highlights & the Mets need something to try & rejuvenate their "woeful" offense, so if he comes in & produces, I will be happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Watching the Astros & Giants and thinking what a good World Series matchup this would be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Baseball is really depressing right now. Maybe I should take a break from it until the playoffs start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 6:03 PM, paul carruthers said: Baseball is really depressing right now. Maybe I should take a break from it until the playoffs start? My condolences to you and your Mets who are free falling. The Phillies are hot and in first, but its those pesky Braves who are right there again. I have this parlay I played before season that still has a shot. White Sox, Athletics and Braves to win their divisions. Well, Im getting my moneys worth. You now have your Dolphins to watch soon. I am picking them to get a wild card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hope SF wins 100+ games, takes the division and the series. Happy to see the Brewers in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 2:14 PM, paul carruthers said: Watching the Astros & Giants and thinking what a good World Series matchup this would be.... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, redrum said: Hope SF wins 100+ games, takes the division and the series. Happy to see the Brewers in it too. Congrats on a shocking season by the Giants. My boy Gausman is on the team. He was a good pitcher for my Orioles. I am pretty surprised SF is doing so well I must admit. They have the WC locked in at the worst. The Dodgers may still have a say in the division. But the Series? You will have to get by the Dodgers to get there. I personally believe the Dodgers are still the team to beat. Milwaukee seems to have the central locked up and give the Reds credit for hanging in. Not sure how many Wild cards there are? Is it 2 or 3? If 3 then the Reds can get one. They are not out of the race yet. The Mets have free fallen and those pesky Braves are back in first. At least of last night they were tied with the Phillies. The A's beat the Indians last night by two TD's and a FG. LOL. 17-0 in baseball on the freaking road. They are only like a game or two out of first. I bet this 3 teamer start of the year for White Sox, Braves and Athletics to win their divisions. I still have a shot at that one. Not a thing has gone right for my team. Means loses last night to the damn Tigers. WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Starting to wonder if the O's have quit on Hyde? I realize we need pitching but we were doing a bit bette than this earlier. I see the Mets are free falling and the Reds, yes those forgotten Reds are now right on the heels of the Padres who are also currently free falling. Would that be something if the Reds got in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 RIP Bill Freehan....The Tigers' catcher of my youth. A 15 year career with 11 All-Star appearances. He was the premiere catcher of his era, and an integral part of the Tigers 1968 championship team. My heart goes out to his family, as he suffered from dementia for a number of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 18 hours ago, Bong-Man said: RIP Bill Freehan....The Tigers' catcher of my youth. A 15 year career with 11 All-Star appearances. He was the premiere catcher of his era, and an integral part of the Tigers 1968 championship team. My heart goes out to his family, as he suffered from dementia for a number of years. So that means he caught for Denny McClain. The 30 game winner. My condolences. Boy do my Orioles suck. I think they have quit on Hyde totally. Not even Means is pitching. WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) Quote So that means he caught for Denny McClain. The 30 game winner. My condolences. He also caught Mickey Lolich, in more ways than one. He was also the runner-up to Mclain in the MVP voting in 1968. I don't remember if battery mates ever finished 1 & 2 in the voting in either league. I'll never get used to the new rule of someone starting out at 2nd base in extra innings. I can't tell you how many times I've thought I missed a double. 7 inning games are even worse. I certainly understand why the players like it, but in my mind they're messing with every stat ever. Edited August 22, 2021 by Bong-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Bong-Man said: I'll never get used to the new rule of someone starting out at 2nd base in extra innings. I can't tell you how many times I've thought I missed a double. 7 inning games are even worse. I certainly understand why the players like it, but in my mind they're messing with every stat ever. The commissioner says that those will go away after this season - they were just pandemic responses. He'd better keep to that because both of those things are awful. What it thin - Little League?? (Although if you look at the Os these days, your answer might be "yes"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Giants sure looking good this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 3:03 PM, paul carruthers said: Baseball is really depressing right now. Maybe I should take a break from it until the playoffs start? Today's game must have cheered you up, pc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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